Josh Jacobs: Josh Jacobs is a late first rounder or early second rounder type talent, yes this might seem high for being a sleeper but I cannot emphasize how great of a pick he is. Jacobs played in just 13 games last year and still ended up 8th in rushing yards with 1,150. He averaged 4.8 yards per carry and scored 7 TDs. The 22 year old will not have a sophomore slump, on the contrary he is about to have a great season. If Jacobs stays healthy he could become a top 5 fantasy player. Jon Gruden is quoted on saying that he wants to feed Jacobs the ball more and wants to get him more targets, Jacobs has shown flashes of being a great receiving back at Alabama and his talent could boost the Raiders offense to a point they are yet to reach. Josh Jacobs caught 27 targets last season, but I believe this season he will become a full-time third down workhorse back. If you're drafting in the bottom of round one or early second, draft Josh Jacobs.
James Conner: James Conner is ranked as the 33rd best RB and is being drafted much later than he should be. Injuries held Conner down most of the 2019 season and the lack of a healthy Big Ben also did a toll on the whole offense. People are quick to forget the amazing season Conner had in 2018 with Le'Veon Bell sitting out, he had 1,470 scrimmage yards and 13 total TDs. Conner is in prime position to have a comeback party in 2020, the offensive line hasn't really changed and now he has a solid QB running his offense. This is remove stacked boxes against Conner and will gain him more goal line carries. He will probably be in double digit TDs in 2020. So if you have a possibility to draft a 25 year old James Conner in the mid-rounds, I say take that chance.
WR's: Tyler Lockett and Deebo Samuel
Tyler Lockett: I can't even believe that I have to talk about Tyler Lockett, he is the most underappreciated WR in the NFL. Before his midseason injury against the 49ers he was the most consistent Fantasy Football WR averaging over 10 points every week. He then suffered a leg injury in week 8 and his production went down, but he still finished with career highs in WR categories with 82 receptions, 1,057 yards, and 8 TDs. Lockett finished as the 13th best WR even with half a lower body. With his QB being Russell Wilson, his numbers won't go down but will probably go up. Draft Lockett as a high tier WR2. He is way too talented to skip on in the mid-rounds.
Deebo Samuel: Deebo Samuel was ranked as the 31st best WR in Fantasy Football last year. This year he is going to be very productive in Kyle Shanahan's offense. He did this without starting until about midway into the season. In weeks 10-17 he played in over 80% of the teams snaps and that's when he blew up. He ranked as the number 9 WR in Fantasy in that 7 week stretch. The 49ers are not going to sit on him this year, expect a full-fledged starting role on this team who just lost Emmanuel Sanders. Samuel is a swiss army knife, able to catch, get YAC, run, and score TDs. He finished with 802 yards receiving, 159 rush yards, and 6 total TDs. Plus, because of Kittle, Samuel is Jimmy G's number 2 option, which is a great position to be in for that offense, expect the versatile Samuel to get a ton of extra work in 2020. Deebo is a must have for me, he'll finish as a good WR2. Don't miss out on Deebo.
By: Trevor Junt
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